Pressure Equipment Directive

About this course

The Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC (PED) of the EU sets out the standards for the design and fabrication of pressure equipment generally over one litre in volume and having a maximum pressure more than 0.5 bar gauge. It also sets the administrative procedures requirements for the "conformity assessment" of pressure equipment, for the free placing on the European market without local legislative barriers. This set out standards and regulations regarding pressure vessel and boiler safety is also very close to the US standards defined by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

The present course is aimed at explaining in a practical way the application of the PED to different situations.

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Course Format

This course consists of some study material in pdf, multiple-choice tests and practical assignments graded by the instructor.

FAQ

How will a person study in these specialized courses? These specialized courses have a personalized schedule to meet with the student requirements. The students will work individually in each module by reviewing the student material and will have to attempt a quiz or assignment at the end of each module.

Will the students have access to university library?I am afraid not.

More details about examination/evaluation procedure for each module and for the program as whole.In each module the students will work individually. The students will attempt several quizzes that will be graded automatically and several assignments that will be graded manually by the instructor. The instructor might meet the students in a web conference to discuss some modules.

What kind of study materials will be shared with us?Pdfs

How will the students interact with each other and with the instructors?Students can send questions to the discussion forums provided in each module.

Will the certificate be written in English or in Spanish?In English.

How is the certificate I will get at the end of the program?

The students will be certified by the International Institute of Plant Engineering and Design.

Which language will be used in the program?English.

How will the course be administered online including sending of course materials?You will log in a virtual campus.

Any flexibility with the deadlines of each course?In case you miss a deadline, you should contact immediately with the course administrator to ask for an extension. No more than two extensions will be provided.

How many hours do I need to study per day?It depends on your background, but we believe you will need around 2 hours/day, Monday through Friday. You can also work in the weekend.

What you'll learn

Week 1: Clasificación de equipos a presión. Consideraciones de Diseño.